Jonathan Hall representing William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty brokered the purchase of  this mid-century contemporary ranch in a premium neighborhood.This 4 bedroom 4 full bath residence is located 20 High Point Road in Westport,CT . Well maintained by the long term owner, the property was one a kind set a lovely 1 acre lot on Westport's longest cul de sac neighborhood off on Long Lots Road. Features include a inground heated pool, vaulted ceiling in the living room centered around a stone fireplace, a kitchen unlike the rest offering walls of windows & stainless steel appliances, separate upper level master bedroom suite and a finished walkout lower level.  Additional features include central air conditioning, attached two car garage, beams,hardwood flooring throughout main & ... 10/07/2019

GOING ON WINTER VACATION WHILE YOUR HOUSE IS ON THE MARKET?   Two major vacations you will have in a year. Summer vacation and winter vacation.   Your home is on the market and ready to sell – it could be snapped up any day now, but you have a vacation coming up or would like to take a trip out of town. So what do you do? Unlike Summer vacation, you have a couple of more things to think during the Winter vacation. 1. Consult your real estate agent “Communication is at the center of real estate,” Good communication between you and your real estate agent is key. Be upfront and tell your agent that you’re planning a vacation, well in advance. Your agent can tell you your options and help you develop a plan for how to handle any queries or issues in your absence. 2. Develop a plan of action... 11/29/2017

 WHITNEY GLEN CONDOS IN WESTPORT, CT  Centrally located in Westport are the Whitney Glen Condos.   There are 62 Units in the complex, and coincdentially, you have to be 62 to live there (one person).  An average unit which is 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and approximately 1200 Square feet recently transacted for $470,000.  Currently  .... 1 BR/1 Bth is for sale for $369,000 (800sf) and a 2 BR/2Bth is selling for $525,000 (1250sf) and a 2br/3/bth  for $549,000 (2000 sf) think townhouse as 600sf is below grade. The Whitney Glen Condos have a lovely heated pool, they all have storge units. Many have fireplaces and walk in closests. The location is ideal - walk to CVS or Trader Joes or town. The plazas are close by and there is a dog Park right across the street.  Beside a mortgage expect to poss... 10/05/2016

2016 Leading Green Building Trends ~ Infographic.Energy efficient eco-friendly residential and commercial construction is becoming the mainstream of building. This infographic shows the trends for what is hot in green building for 2016 put together by Citizens General Insurance. Here are a few of the hot items this year:- Net Positive Energy Homes – Net Zero energy homes where the ticket last year now these homes actually produce more energy than they use with today’s advancements in building products, materials and construction techniques. Cool Roofs – absorb less heat and reflect sunlight away with new advance roofing materials thus keeping the entire building cooler. Steel Framing – Steel can be recycled again and again and a two thousand square foot two story home can be framed from... 02/15/2016

Westport, Ridgefield and Wilton Home SalesThe past two weeks have been a time for giving thanks.  We just celebrated my mother-in-law's 100th birthday, we had our whole family together and we had three home closings in short succession.   So much to be thankful for!Take a look at these 3 fabulous homes.  The new owners could not be more excited!  For more fabulous homes for sale in Fairfield County visit our website at www.dagnysrealestate.com.This contemporary home in Westport has fantastic views and is a boaters dream.  One house away from the water.This newer traditional home located on Lounsbury Road in Ridgefield is located on a cul-de-sac.  It boasts a new kitchen and a wonderful open floor plan.In Wilton, this spectaular 4 bedroom Colonial home on Glen Ridge will soon be filled w... 11/30/2015

Greenest Cities, Most Walkable & Bike friendly in U.S. 2015.Cities across the U.S. are discovering that aligning sustainability efforts with economic goals will generate handsome returns on their investments. WalletHub analysts compared 100 US cities by using thirteen points in four key areas:Environmental Quality. Air Quality Index Greenhouse-gas Emission Green space Water Quality Greenness of Transportation. Percentage of Commuters who Drive Bike Score Walk Score Annual Excess Fuel Consumed Greenness of Energy Sources.. Amount of Electricity from Renewable Sources Number of Smart-Energy Policies & Initiatives Green Lifestyle & Local Policies. Number or Farmer Markets. Percentage of Green Jobs Number of Local Programs for Promoting the Use of Green Energy  Click here to read the full a... 11/02/2015

What Is My Home Worth? Westport, CT 06880 June 2015 LIVING IN WESTPORT, CONNECTICUTWestport, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut resides on the shore of Long Island Sound. Known for its beaches, you will also find numerous upscale restaurants and shops along with live theater. Westport is home to 26,500 people with a median income of $165,000. 51% are long term residents and the median age is 45.  This graph above shows the number of homes sold in Westport each month for the past 3 years with the yellow bars representing the current year. Westport home sales are down this past May in comparison with the previous two years. Due to the severity of this past winter, home sales have dropped these past 2 months based on the sales occurring during February and March where Westport accumu... 06/26/2015

   Wisdom From Ben Franklin….   Times are harder now then they were in Ben's day.  I think there are clear reasons for this which we can discuss at any time.  That being said, I believe certain truths still hold and that life can still be well lived if we choose wisely and choose to live it well.  I was forwarded this last week from one of my referral partners, I hope you find it as inspiring as I did.   Benjamin Franklin was clearly a man who knew how to get things done.Here are 14 action-inducing lessons from him:        Less Talk, More Action  “Well done is better than well said.” Talk is cheap. Talking about a project won't get it completed. We all know people who constantly talk about the things they are going to do but rarely ever take that first step. Eventually people begin to q... 03/16/2015

Jamaican Jerk Pork ~ Connecticut BBQ Recipe. We just returned from a wonderful trip down to the Caribbean Islands were we had many many wonderful meals. One of our favorites was Jamaican Jerk Pork on the BBQ. You can either use pork chops or a pork loin for this recipe (this marinade also works well with lamb chops). It is very easy, make the marinade in the morning and marinate the meat all day, then cook the meat on your BBQ, wood fire charcoal is the best but gas will do as well. Jerk Marinade. 1 onion 7 sprigs of fresh thyme (about 1 tablespoon chopped) 2 cloves of garlic 1 scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero) 1 tablespoon brown sugar                                               1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons sal... 03/15/2015

 Westport, Ct Real Estate Market Update 2014. Jan 28,2015. Westport, Connecticut single family home averaged home sales price for 2014 is at $1,551,542 which is up compared to 2013 value of $1,533,045 with an average home size of 4116 square feet. In 2014 single family homes units sold are down 17% from the previous year. In 2014 a total of 386 single family homes sold compared to that in 2013 of 465 units. Westport also has many Condominiums for sale with a total of 37 sold in 2014 between the prices of $290,000 up to $1,229,000. The rental market is strong in Westport with yearly and seasonal rentals available year round. Last year a total of 314 rental transactions were closed.   Westport 2014 Homes Sold & Average Price.     Westport, Connecticut population is 26,391 (2010 census) wi... 01/28/2015

7 Fairfield County High Schools Rank in Top 10 of Connecticut.                    Niche.com “Best Public High Schools” ranks 14,431 high schools throughout the U.S. based on dozens of key statistics along with over four million opinions from students and parents. Out of the top ten of public high schools in Connecticut seven of them are in Fairfield County. Factors considered for the numerical rankings were: Academics Grade                             50% Health & Safety Grade                   10% Student Culture & Diversity         10% Teachers Grade                                10% Survey Responses                           10% Resources & Facilities                     5% Extracurricular & Activities           2.5% Sports & Fitness                               2.5%   Niche.com pr... 01/23/2015

Market Trends in Westport, CT - January 2015       Right Now in Westport     In Westport 31 homes were sold in December. The prices ranged from $330,000 to $3,960,00. Of the 31 homes sold, 17 closed for over $1,000,000.     Despite the high closing figures the ratio of sale price to list price was under 95%, the first time since August. Overall the ratio has been less consistent in 2014 than in previous years.     This year homes have spent less time on the market, an average of 160 days.   The average sale price in December of 2014 is down from the previous two years, however it was higher for 2014 as a whole.   This year a total of 423 homes were sold in Westport, down from 2013 when 499 homes were sold. The average sale price did rise to $1,472,610, the highest average since 2008. On... 01/15/2015

Westport, CT 06880 is a very busy and energized town. There are new cultural events offered every day, many of the elite shops from Manhattan are here, the sports and arts programs for the children of Westport are tops in the state, as is the public education. You will not find an easier town to commute from that still has that country feel of Connecticut. By train it takes a touch over an hour to reach Grand Central Station in Manhattan. Right Now in Westport There are 255 Active listings in Westport. The lowest priced home is a townhouse listed at $349,000 while the highest is a $25,000,000 Cottage. In November 27 homes were sold at an average price of $1,629,573. Nine homes sold for over $1,000,000. The number of homes sold has been lower throughout the year with the exception of Oc... 12/19/2014

Westport, CT: Single-Family Home Sales          As 2014 draws to a close, we are set to post the finishing numbers on what has turned out to be a disappointing year for the Westport real estate market. The year got off to a shaky start, as winter storms pummeled Westport, during January and February. By March and April, the market appeared to be getting back on track, as monthly number of homes sold approached 2013 levels. The optimism was short lived and the expected late spring market surge never materialized. At the end of the first two quarters, unit sales were down 19% vs. 2013.     Through the summer, sales continued to fall behind corresponding monthly totals, a year ago. October and November were the only months posting gains over 2013. As of December 11, there were 365 single-f... 12/11/2014

The Saugatuck River looks so peaceful usually when I drive down either Saugatuck Avenue or Imperial Drive on the other side of  the river.     There are several little parks next to the road where you can walk your dog, or just sit and enjoy the view.    Such a peaceful spot - lots of us get out to enjoy!   12/10/2014

Stand Up For Homes With Hope in Westport, CT 06880 I tagged along to a wonderful fundraiser last night for Homes For Hope in Westport at the Westport Playhouse.    What an incredible event for an amazing cause.   Homes for Hope was founded in 1983 as the Interfaith Housing Association for Westport and Weston.   It was a multi- denominational response to a growing need by a caring group to the growing level of homelessness in the local area.   Over the years, Homes for Hope has shown that the community is not one of blind privilege.   So many good neighbors have given so much of their time and effort into this wonderful cause of helping those in need.   To learn more, visit www.hwhct.org.   Last night there was a wonderful cocktail party with fabulous hors d'oeuvres, a tremendously talen... 11/09/2014

Saugatuck Shores in Westport CT - a Very Desirable Place to Live! Saugatuck Shores is a beautiful part of Westport, CT.    It is located on a spit of land that juts out into the body of Long Island Sound.  Any and all sailing or boating fanatics (I am one!) will find this area very hard to resist.   The sea just pulls us in and we have to be there! Saugatuck Shores is on the western part of the coast of Westport, closest to Norwalk and Rowayton.   Enjoy these pictures I took today - the weather was fabulous!!   Saugatuck Shores in Westport CT - a Very Desirable Place to Live! 10/06/2014

Saugatuck Shores in Westport, CT 06880 Saugatuck Shores is a beautiful penninsula that crops out into the Long Island Sound, with great boat slips, and views everywhere!   The homes are all gorgeous, and the neighborhood is very intimate.   Everyone knows everyone, as the homes are all pretty close.   This photo was taken from the marsh side - but right on the other side of those homes, is the Long Island Sound with all of the water views.   Yes, there is a canal which separates the mainland from the actual Saugatuck area.                 Saugatuck Shores in Westport, CT 06880 10/02/2014

Harvest Commons Condo Community, Westport, CT 06880 Harvest Commons, one of Westport, CT's finest condo communities, has 82 units. Built in 1982—1983, some units are spacious one story ranch style and others are sunny two stories. Harvest Commons homes have 2 spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. You will also find 2 1/2 stylish baths, eat-in kitchens with cherry cabinets, attached two-car garages, and central air conditioning. Nestled close to the New England town of Westport, CT, Harvest Commons is a desirable location! There are two options at Harvest Commons in Westport, CT. You can either choose easy living in a one-floor, sun drenched ranch-style plan or a two story unit with basements and vaulted ceilings. Residents are granted rights to Compo Beach and Longshore Country Club.... 09/14/2014

The Saugatuck is at 35 Bridge Street, Westport, Connecticut 06880 Located in vibrant Westport, The Saugatuck offers some of the best and most affordable housing in the area. With 36 units ranging from 682 to 874 SF, The Saugatuck is the perfect place for anyone who is 62+ and looking for a great location in this incredible town. 35 Units at The Saugatuck come in one and two bedroom sizes, each with a full bathroom. The master bedroom has wall-to-wall carpeting as well as a large walk-in closet. There are tall, 9ft ceilings as well as big windows, perfect for letting in sunlight and air. The kitchens come with all appliances, which are up-to-date and complement the cabinets. The dining rooms and living rooms have expansive ceilings as well as large windows that give the entire unit an o... 09/14/2014